Activated nuts and caramelised walnuts

I just had some walnuts that have been activated and I can tell you that take that "roughness, draughty" taste out of them. 

What is activating nuts all about?

An activated nut is a nut that has been soaked in water to release its enzyme inhibitors. Activated nuts are easily digested and more nutritious than raw or roasted nuts. Raw nuts contain enzyme inhibitors that cause digestive problems and nut intolerances in some individuals. They also reduce our body's ability to uptake other nutrients.

How did I do it?

I soaked half a kilo of walnuts for 7 hours, I rinsed them well (all in water filtered by our Living ZaZen) and then spread them out on my dehydrator trays.

Caramelised Walnuts - UNROASTED !!!

On a regular sunday our family would trot on over to the Flemington Markets in Sydney and we would buy some Vienna and Sugared almonds. Full of sugar and roasted nuts, and very sweet. Well I have just discovered a healthier option to this treat and I think these are tastier too.

I popped some of the soaked walnuts I mentioned above into a bowl and coated them in organic maple syrup, raw honey, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Wow, when I was a wee lass we always use to use to love vienna almonds. This is not completely raw dish as maple syrup is not considered raw.